Cornus alternifolia-Pagoda dogwood

Description

The spectacular branching structure of this upland growing species of dogwood earns it a place in your landscape. It seems to like being in ecotonal habitats; field and forest edges. It can’t hack the full on shade of the forest, but seems to be too exposed in the full sun. It likes that Goldilocks Zone-not too sunny not too shady. Prolific white flowers attract pollinators in the spring and the blue fruit is carted off cart blanche by birds later in the summer. The fruit and flower bearing stems are a beautiful coral pink, which contrasts wonderfully with the azure blue fruit and the verdant green leaves. Grows to about 6-8 feet on average. Makes a spectacular specimen plant, it earns its place as a focal point of the garden.

18″-24″ in height, 2.5 gallon pots